Wednesday, November 21, 2012

THANKSGIVING PIES



I was a busy girl yesterday... baking pies for Thanksgiving!

Pumpkin and Pecan...

Here's a peek and some recipes...and some helpful tips...



The pie dough I use comes from Martha Stewart. Her Pate' Brisee is one I have used for years... and it is the best, really! So easy, flaky and it hold up well!

Let's get started making delicious pies...







Click HERE for a very informative video on making pretty and easy pie edges.






The pumpkin pie recipe comes from the back of the Libby can. I just add a tad more cinnamon and cloves. You can find the recipe HERE.







The pecan pie recipe also comes from Martha and you can get the recipe HERE. I tweaked it a little by adding 1 1/2 cups rough chopped pecans to the pie mixture and then decorated the top with 1 1/2 cups of pecan halves.













HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

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28 comments:

  1. The French HutchNovember 21, 2012 at 9:40 AM

    Honestly, Way to pretty to eat! But I'm sure they will be enjoyed by all. My sister cooks for Thanksgiving, I'll do all the cooking for Christmas. My pies never look like this!

    Hugs,
    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  2. The Blue FarmhouseNovember 21, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    All I have to say is...Yummy:)

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  3. AndreaNovember 21, 2012 at 10:39 AM

    oh they look so delicious! I use my Grandmothers crust recipe, but will need to try this one =)

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  4. LauraNovember 21, 2012 at 10:52 AM

    Thank you Yvonne-
    You are such a good teacher.

    Happy Thanksgiving!
    Laura
    White Spray Paint

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  5. podsoNovember 21, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    Have a happy Thanksgiving, Yvonne, in your new dining room! Many blessing! I hope you get to sit down and put your feet up at some point!!

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  6. AnonymousNovember 21, 2012 at 11:33 AM

    Yvonne, in the spirit of Thanksgiving I must tell you how grateful I am for you sharing all of your wonderful recipes. I have learned so much from your blog. My latest effort, your beef and barley soup, was just delicious.Even my husband who professed not to like barley scarfed it up. I hope you and your have a lovely day tomorrow.

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  7. Pura VidaNovember 21, 2012 at 12:27 PM

    My two favorites for the season! Looks delicious!

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  8. Linda @ A La CarteNovember 21, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    What a gorgeous pie! I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

    hugs, Linda

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  9. La Table De NanaNovember 21, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    Happy Thanksgiving Yvonne..pretty pies:-)

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  10. InMyOwnStyleNovember 21, 2012 at 1:03 PM

    Hi Yvonne -

    Your pies look delish and so pretty. I always wanted to try making the leaves for the edge - you make it look so easy. I hope you have a wonderful day - it looks like it is going to be a nice day. Enjoy! Happy Thanksgiving

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  11. Moni - Zuhaus at HomeNovember 21, 2012 at 1:41 PM

    So pretty and delicious!! Perfect pies! Thanks for sharing!

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  12. AnonymousNovember 21, 2012 at 2:39 PM

    What beautiful pies you have made for Thanksgiving.

    I get mine from the store because I have pie making
    phobia.

    Hubby even hired a pie expert to come to my kitchen and show
    me and my niece how to make pies.
    It was so hot in the kitchen that day in late October that her
    pies were hard to roll out.

    Maybe someday I will just get up the courage to try and make a
    pie crust and keep at it until I get one pie made.

    Denise

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  13. Pinky at Designs by PinkyNovember 21, 2012 at 2:45 PM

    Oh, your pies look SO pretty and delicious too! I love pumpkin pie, hoping we have some tomorrow:) Your guests are lucky people, very BLESSED to have YOU as their hostess (with the mostest)!!!!!!!!!!!! XOXO

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  14. Pinky at Designs by PinkyNovember 21, 2012 at 2:53 PM

    Why do you freeze the pie crust before using it???

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    1. Yvonne @ StoneGableNovember 21, 2012 at 3:27 PM

      So that the butter will create steam, making it flaky. AND so the crust won't slump or shrink.
      Happy Thanksgiving!

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  15. janice15November 21, 2012 at 5:18 PM

    They look just wonderful, I can't wait to get started. . . I think I'm going to make a pumpkin pie and an Apple Galette I got a whole basket of free green apples.....Have a most wonderful Thanksgiving...with love Janice

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  16. LynnNovember 21, 2012 at 5:23 PM

    Your pies look beautiful Yvonne! Do you believe that in all these years of making pies I've never made/had a pecan one? Think I have to correct that! Happy Thanksgiving-enjoy:@)

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  17. carolyn bradfordNovember 21, 2012 at 6:28 PM

    What a great baker you are! My daughter brought our favorite Chocolate Pecan Pie…I can't wait to dig into it! I am truly thankful for you and all of your sweet comments lately! Thanks for taking the time to stop by! It means the world!

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  18. MaryNovember 21, 2012 at 6:28 PM

    Pie Perfection! Almost too pretty to eat! See you tonite :)

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  19. LindaNovember 21, 2012 at 6:30 PM

    OMG Yvonne...What a blog!!!!
    Thanks so much for visiting my "lowly" blog...I do appreciate your sweet comments...
    I am going to put you in my sidebar, so I can follow you more closely...

    Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours...
    Feel free to visit ANYTIME!!!!

    Cheers!
    Linda :o)

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  20. The TablescaperNovember 21, 2012 at 7:32 PM

    That pie looks like some serious work.

    Have a blessed Thanksgiving.

    - The Tablescaper

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  21. On Crooked CreekNovember 21, 2012 at 8:23 PM

    Yvonne,
    YuMMy!!!
    There's definitley a Pecan Pie in the near future for "Mr. Ed"!!!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  22. NanaDianaNovember 21, 2012 at 8:29 PM

    Yvonne- Your pies are beautiful. I love the way you decorated the top of the pecan pie- It looks scrumptious! xoDiana

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  23. Haus and HomeNovember 21, 2012 at 9:35 PM

    Yum Yum!!!!

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  24. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenNovember 21, 2012 at 11:16 PM

    Those are two of my favorites that I always make, Yvonne! Yours look so pretty. Happy Thanksgivng to you and yours.

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  25. KathleenNovember 23, 2012 at 8:10 PM

    Your pies look beautiful.
    Hope you had a grand day.
    I wasn't on pie detail this year. I did individual lack forest cakelets and pumpkin trifle. Too many desserts, as usual! Today I wish I had some of the left overs! :)

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  26. Meghan @ Wishful ThinkingNovember 24, 2012 at 7:19 AM

    I have never made a pecan nut pie before (but I definitely love to eat them) - I always thought it would be a bit intimidating but this looks so scrumptious I am going to have to try it!

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  27. Rattlebridge FarmNovember 24, 2012 at 6:30 PM

    Yvonne, your pies are absolutely gorgeous--and look delicious. My niece is looking for a new pecan pie recipe, so I will direct her to Stone Gable. She will love it! I hope you and your loved ones had a fabulous Thanksgiving. XX00

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